I divorced my husband in my 40s – here’s what I wish I’d done differently
I remember being in awe of the divorce lawyer sitting before me in the plush office in central London.
I remember being in awe of the divorce lawyer sitting before me in the plush office in central London.
Article outline
- What happened
- The key numbers
- The details
- The bottom line
Key points
- Our friendship grew after spending plenty of miserable hours in the Central Family Court in Holborn.
- In 2017, five years after filing for divorce, I took the plunge and hired a new law firm in an attempt to bring litigation to an end.
- Six golden rules for a happy, secure relationship by a psychiatrist of 20 years.
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I remember being in awe of the divorce lawyer sitting before me in the plush office in central London. Perfect hair and makeup, she was wearing a dress and heels that wouldn't have looked out of place in Suits. She stared at me over the top of her designer glasses. "Do not waste your funds telling me your difficulties. Obtain a therapist, " she stated.
My divorce was dragging on. In 2017, five years after filing for divorce, I took the plunge and hired a new law firm in an attempt to bring litigation to an end. According to her company's website, this woman had a reputation for winning; she'd even been on television. She must be good, I thought.
In all honesty, I preferred my previous lawyer. Our friendship grew after spending plenty of miserable hours in the Central Family Court in Holborn. Yes, I probably did tell him too much, but I trusted him. After a few hefty bills, I halted asking him what he'd been up to at the weekend as his response cost me a good 15 minutes of his not inexpensive time.
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